this is my second review of a pair of earbuds (the first being the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Billets from Munitio), and i must say i'm more pleased with this pair than the more expensive MW3 ones.
why, you ask? one simple reason: Bluetooth wireless connectivity. i can connect these to my iPod, keep my iPod in my pocket, and not have to worry about anything happening to my headphone wires while i'm using them. i can connect them to my Macbook, start playing a movie or something, and not have to worry about being tied down by wires. they also feature remote controls, my first pair to feature this that has built-in volume controls. they also have a microphone next to the control buttons, so they can also be used as a Bluetooth headset for phone calls and such. if none of the included rubber tips fit your ears, you can take the ones off your last pair of earbuds and put them on.
however, they aren't without their downsides. first and most noticeable is a dramatic sound difference between the two individual earbuds. the right channel (also the one that has the control buttons and microphone) is quite a bit louder than the left one. this could be just a flaw in the pair i have, but it's there. second, and quite a minor complaint, is that the included USB charger cable is pretty short. an extension cable of some sort is a necessity if you don't have a conveniently located USB port to charge with.
the package includes the pair of earbuds, 2 pairs of replacement rubber tips in different sizes, the USB charger cable, and instruction manual. when charging the earbuds, plug them in and find something to do to kill 3 1/2 hours while they charge. i picked mine up for about $20 from a store called Tuesday Morning; i'd imagine they go for roughly the same price anywhere online. these are a good buy for those who want wireless headphones without the wireless headphone price tag.
***RATING***- 3.5/5
Did you find it easy pairing with your ipod? I can't get mine to discover the headphones :(
ReplyDeleteyou have to make sure you hold down the power button until the LED flashes alternately between blue and red. I made the mistake at first of just hitting the power button until it flashed red (which isn't enough) when it alternates blue and red, it's in discovery mode for pairing.
ReplyDeleteThis is the only site I can find reviewing these earbuds, have trouble finding any info. I just got a pair, but the battery doesn't seem to want to charge. I left it plugged in all night, and they died after 5 minutes of use. Also, when it's plugged in, the instructions say the LED s hould appear red while charging, but the LED light doesn't turn on. The cable for the charger gets incredibly hot as well while it's charging, almost seems like they used the wrong gauge wire